Key Points to Evaluate for Windows in Cold Climates

In areas with cold climates, an energy-efficient window is an excellent option. If you want to get the best out of the cost of your new windows installation, you should opt for windows with technologies that are more suited for winter. Through this, you’ll be cutting energy costs and you’ll also avoid heat loss. In this article, an exterior remodeling contractor will identify the things to look for new windows when you’re in a cold climate area.

Key Points You Need to Evaluate

1. Window Area- To achieve lower energy costs, use a larger window area. If your window area utilizes clear glazing or a poor performing frame, your energy usage will also increase.
2. Orientation- If you’re planning to conduct hail storm damage restoration or window replacement, try to evaluate your home’s orientation first. If your windows face mostly south, you’ll be using less energy compared to houses with windows facing north, south, or west. The position of your window can definitely create a difference.
3. Shading- Although shading devices don’t have a big impact in homes located in areas with cold climate, a south-facing home can make use of overhangs to efficiently block the hot summer sun.
4. Air Infiltration– Drafty windows result in a 30% loss of heat during winter. Hence, air infiltration should always be considered when planning to have a new window installation. If you don’t want unwanted air from the outside seeps into the interiors of your house, make sure that the air infiltration is as little as possible. To give you an idea, an energy-efficient window for a cold climate must have an average industry rating between .12 and .3 cubic feet per minute (CFM). When the window has a lower rating than the suggested CFM, you’ll be losing around twenty-four cans of air per minute.

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